Standard pesto
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Fresh basil leaves |
| 2 | Garlic cloves, chopped | |
| ¼ | (2 ounces) pine nuts | |
| Salt and pepper | ||
| ½ | cup | Parmesan cheese |
| ½ | cup | Olive oil |
Directions
Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts and ½ teaspoon salt in the food processor, grind into a paste. Add the cheese and grind until thoroughly blended. With the machine running slowly add the oil.
Adjust the seasonings. Pour into a bowl.
Yield: 1 generous cup
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